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| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | Mayor Brandon Johnson will take your calls on ‘Ask the Mayor’ Tuesday | https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2026/01/13/mayor-brandon-johnson-will-take-your-calls-on-ask-the-mayor-tuesday-january | Mayor Brandon Johnson returns to WBEZ 91.5 on Tuesday to answer listener questions live on the morning talk show “In the Loop” with host Sasha-Ann Simons. Listeners can call in at 866-915-WBEZ to present their concerns directly starting at 9 a.m. In December, [ Chicagoans pressed Johnson ][50] on the … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago to weigh paying $875K to settle claims tied to police handling of George Floyd protests | https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2026/01/13/george-floyd-protests-chicago-police-department-response-lawsuit-proposed-settlement | Chicago taxpayers could soon be on the hook for $875,000 to compensate demonstrators who claim they were manhandled and beaten by Chicago police officers during the civil unrest that in some instances devolved into looting after the 2020 murder of George Floyd. [ A scathing report ][47] by the inspector … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | As CPS grapples with absenteeism crisis, a new study shows what may help | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/01/13/as-cps-grapples-with-absenteeism-crisis-a-new-study-shows-what-may-help | The number of middle school and high school students in Chicago missing an astronomical 18 days or more of school shot up during the pandemic and has remained stubbornly high, but a new study finds that some city schools are more successful than others in getting teens to show up. … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago pianist Julian Davis Reid performs live from WBEZ’s Studio 10 | https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/01/13/chicago-pianist-julian-davis-reid-performs-live-from-wbezs-studio-10 | When he first sat down behind a set of keys, Julian Davis Reid quickly learned the piano was his voice. The Chicago-based pianist and theologian first found himself in a music class at age 2. He released his fourth album, “Vocation,” in 2025, with plans to bring his tour home … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | Bears fans come together with the help of cheese graters, both real and fake | https://www.wbez.org/sports/2026/01/13/bears-fans-cheese-graters-foam-hats | The Chicago Bears’ Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Packers had fans — and even Bears players — celebrating with some shredded cheese. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was grating cheese during his post-game interview on Amazon Prime, while sporting a large foam grater hat. But he wasn’t alone in … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | WBEZ | Whether you are cold or sick, Chicago has a soup for that | https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2026/01/13/chicago-soup-near-me-restaurant-carryout | It’s a winter craving, to be sure. But a hot bowl of soup also represents a nearly universal balm for the sick, homesick or hungover that’s totally unique to each person. ![GR-wordmark-RGB-DKgreen-Newsletter.png][1] Green Room Newsletter **You’re subscribed!** Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | NBC Local | Bears vs Rams: Time, date, channel set for NFL playoff game at Soldier Field | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/what-time-is-the-bears-game-sunday-channel-vs-rams-nfc-divisional-round-nfl-playoff-schedule/3875328/ | Game time is officially set. The NFL announced Monday night the NFC Divisional Round between the [ Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams ][1] at Soldier Field will take place at 5:30 p.m. CT Sunday, Jan. 18. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][2] … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Fox Chicago | CTA crime: Man charged with murder in stabbing at Loop station | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cta-crime-stabbing-charges-loop | ![][1] article Demetrius Thurman | Chicago police #### The Brief * * A man has been charged with first-degree murder in a fatal stabbing at a downtown CTA station. * Police say Demetrius Thurman, 40, stabbed a 37-year-old man at the Clark/Lake station early Saturday. * The victim later died … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Today in Chicago History: For the second time, Michael Jordan retires from the Bulls | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/13/january-13-chicago-history/ | Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][8] . **Front page flashback:** Jan. 14, 1999 !["I'm here to announce my retirement from the game of basketball ...," … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Today in History: Japan apologizes for forcing Korean women to serve as ‘comfort women’ | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/13/today-in-history-japan-apologized-for-forcing-korean-women-to-serve-as-comfort-women/ | Today is Tuesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2026. There are 352 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 13, 1992, Japan apologized for forcing tens of thousands of Korean women to serve as sex slaves for its soldiers during World War II, citing newly uncovered … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | New Barnes & Noble bookstore to take downtown Oak Park’s largest vacancy off the market | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/13/barnes-noble-oak-park-borders-building/ | Oak Park officials and business owners are welcoming [ news of Barnes & Noble’s plans ][1] to open in the downtown district. The national bookseller earlier this month announced plans to open four stores in the Chicago area by summertime. In addition to a location in Oak Park, Barnes & … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | As CPS grapples with absenteeism crisis, a new study shows what may help | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/01/13/as-cps-grapples-with-absenteeism-crisis-a-new-study-shows-what-may-help | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][51] * [ Facebook ][52] * [ Bluesky ][53] * [ Email ][54] * [ Reddit ][55] * [ Flipboard ][56] The number of middle school and high school students in Chicago missing an astronomical 18 days or more of … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago pianist Julian Davis Reid performs live from WBEZ’s Studio 10 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/01/13/chicago-pianist-julian-davis-reid-performs-live-from-wbezs-studio-10 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][38] * [ Facebook ][39] * [ Bluesky ][40] * [ Email ][41] * [ Reddit ][42] * [ Flipboard ][43] When he first sat down behind a set of keys, Julian Davis Reid quickly learned the piano was his … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Whether you are cold or sick, Chicago has a soup for that | https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2026/01/13/chicago-soup-near-me-restaurant-carryout | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] It’s a winter craving, to be sure. But a hot bowl of soup also represents a nearly universal balm … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Revisiting City News Bureau, Chicago’s Trusted Agency | https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/revisiting-city-news-bureau-chicagos-trusted-agency/ | ![book jacket for 'Sirens in the Loop'][4] The City News Bureau of Chicago was the starting point for several of America’s most celebrated journalists: Mike Royko, Seymour Hersh, and Pam Zekman among others. The local wire service closed in 2005 after operating around the clock for 115 years. Stories about … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Past Imperfect | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2026/review-class-act-stumbles-over-its-history-lesson/ | **Class Act** __ **1737 N. Damen Ave.** **Bucktown** **Price** $700 for two with two drinks each **Tip** Great wines and expensive cocktails are available in Nightcap, the speakeasy bar in back. __ Recommended __ __ Very Good __ __ __ Excellent __ __ __ __ Exceptional Y ou might think … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | CBS Local | Man charged with murder in CTA Blue Line train stabbing in The Loop | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-cta-blue-line-train-stabbing-charges/ | A man was charged in the [ deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line ][1] [ train ][2] early Saturday morning. Chicago police said Demetrius Thurman, 40, was charged with first-degree murder and is expected in court for a detention hearing on Tuesday. Police said Thurman was identified as the … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | ABC Local | 1 charged in deadly stabbing on CTA train in Loop, Chicago police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/1-charged-deadly-stabbing-cta-train-lake-street-loop-chicago-police-say/18395081/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man has been charged in a stabbing on a CTA train in the Loop on Saturday, Chicago police said. _The video in this story is from a previous report_ The stabbing took place at about 2:30 a.m. on a CTA train in the 100-block of West … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | ABC Local | 2 puppies from One Tail At a Time in Chicago to compete in annual Puppy Bowl | https://abc7chicago.com/post/2-puppies-tail-time-chicago-compete-annual-puppy-bowl/18395291/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two local puppies will be competing in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday. Suzy and Vernon, are from One Tail At a Time rescue in Chicago. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] They will joins dozens of puppies … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | January 13, 2026 | ABC Local | Attorney accused of murdering wife in South Loop high-rise expected in court Tuesday | https://abc7chicago.com/post/adam-beckerink-chicago-news-attorney-accused-murdering-wife-caitlin-tracey-south-loop-high-rise-expected-court-tuesday/18395123/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man accused of murdering his wife at a South Loop high rise is back in Chicago and expected in court Tuesday. Adam Beckerink is expected to be formally charged with Caitlin Tracey's murder. She was found dead at the bottom of the stairwell in his South … |